Kingston Trio version is in Bb. But it s easier to play and sing in C, so that s what I ve chorded.
The authentic version is Bb, Ab, F7.
Rick in Macon
There s a pine log shack in the mountains. That s where my Corey dwells
She makes the finest mash liquor. What she doesn t drink she sells
Well, the first time I seen darlin Corey she was weavin through the woods
With a kerosene lantern on her shoulder and a satchel full of goods.
Please do drop down next Monday. Please bring me a jug or five.
When the sun comes up on Tuesday don t figure to be alive.
Don t care if you are livin . Don t care if you are dead.
If you re gonna drink my product then I m gonna take your bread.
Well, the last time I seen darlin Corey, she was wanderin through the weeds
With a government man behind her. Gonna grab her for her deeds.
Wake up, wake up, darlin Corey. What makes you sleep so sound?
The revenue officer s a comin , gonna tear your still house down